Georgetown, Guyana – (December 31, 2015) President David Granger, after seven months in office has had the opportunity to identify policy areas that need strengthened Ministerial attention and has made some adjustments to match those national needs with some changes in Ministerial responsibility. The Head of State made it clear that these changes do not …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana –(December 31, 2015) Despite a significant drop in gold prices on the world market, and challenges in the mining sector over the past year, the Guyana Gold Board (GGB) has recorded 451,490 ounces of declared gold, surpassing this year’s target of 380,000 ounces. With the declarations, the GCB has recorded export earnings of …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (December 30, 2015) During a meeting with Coalition Members of Parliament, this morning at the Ministry of the Presidency, President David Granger said that the APNU+AFC Coalition is bigger than Party and individual politicians and urged them to continue to take their responsibility to the people of Guyana seriously. The Head of …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (December 30, 2015) President David Granger said that his Government will be focusing on national unity, security and public infrastructure in the new year, to ensure that every Guyanese gets the ‘good life’ that has been promised to them. The President said these matters are the priorities on his agenda for the …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (December 30, 2015) President David Granger, today, swore in two more Commissioners to serve on the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) and charged them to operate within their mandate as the Commission plays a critical role in Guyana’s development. Mr. Rajendra Bissessar and Ms. Dela Atta Kuma Britton, an Attorney-at-Law by profession, were …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (December 29, 2015) Minister of State, Hon. Joseph Harmon, in collaboration with his eldest daughter, Mrs. Daniele Harmon-Klien, on Sunday spread holiday cheer with more than 250 children of Phoenix Park, Pouderoyen, and other neighbouring communities on the West Bank Demerara, at a Christmas party held at the Minister’s home. The children …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (December 29, 2015) President David Granger, last evening at the residence of the Minister of State, Hon. Joseph Harmon, encouraged an eager group of young Guyanese students studying abroad to return home. The Head of State, in an impassioned presentation to the students, sold them on the benefits of returning home to …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (December, 28 2015) President David Granger has pledged that his Administration develop the capacity of the Diamond and Leonora Diagnostic Centres, following a tour of those facilities, earlier today. The President also used the opportunity to observe the maternity care capabilities of the institutions. During the ‘fact-finding’ mission, President Granger was accompanied …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (December 28, 2015) The Government of Guyana refutes the deliberately misleading headline of an article, which was carried in the Monday, December 28, 2015 edition of the Guyana Times. The headline, which was at odds with the actual content of the article published in that newspaper, states “No evidence of corruption against …
Read DetailsGeorgetown, Guyana – (December 25, 2015) President David Granger earlier today announced an increase in Government subvention for the Dharm Shala indigent home, and a donation of $1 million before year end, for the continued work at the institution. The President made this announcement to an audience including residents, staff and management at the …
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